How to Stop Google Drive From Syncing (Easiest Way in 2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to stop Google Drive sync. Simply follow the steps below.

How to Stop Syncing Google Drive

Follow the steps below to learn how to turn off Google Drive sync.

1. Click on the Settings Gear Icon

Find the gear icon in the top right corner of the Google Drive page. Clicking this icon will open the settings menu for your account.

2. Select Settings from the Dropdown Menu

From the menu that appears, choose the Settings option. This will take you to a new window with various settings for your Google Drive.

3. Manage Offline Syncing Options

Look for the Offline section in the Settings window. Uncheck the box that allows offline access to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This will stop those files from syncing when offline.

We hope you now know how you can stop Google Drive from syncing. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to sync a folder to Google Drive and how to sync Google Photos to Google Drive.